Trivia Tuesday......

Now for something completely different....

Tell me "what" this was and its purpose.....or......specifically "where" it was?

First correct answer to unobuckeroo@aol.com wins the Grand Prize.

Remember.....only 1 guess per person per week.

Hints.....

It was in Chicago.....it was NOT the old Chicago Stadium Organ....it's still NOT Ozzie Guillen.

Marty

That's C-O-L-L-E-E-N!!

Just got back from the Raul Malo show at Martyr's.....

Raul used to be the lead singer of The Mavericks and is now touring solo with a great backup band.

http://www.raulmalo.com/

Colleen is now an official backup singer and part of the tour.....last seen heading on the tour bus towards Cleveland!

Marty

Before there was "O.S.H.A."......

Ski Jumping in Soldier Field, 1954
(The Bears should try this as a half-time event......)


Marty

Holy Geriatrics Batman!!

The only thing "good" thing to come out of Taylorville, IL.

Now the bad news......she's 71.

http://www.yvonnecraig.com/

I'm getting old.

Marty

You can put it on the board......Nope!

Fidel Castro was the correct answer!

Congrats again....to NANCY MCNALLY for her second win in a row!!

Your Grand Prize will be arriving shortly!

For all you "Ozzie Guillen" guessers.......HA!

Ozzie wasn't born when that picture was taken...nor was I!?

Close but no CIGAR! (no pun intended)

NEW Tuesday Trivia RULE....one guess per person per week....you can't put 10 names in one email. Go with your "gut" and send me one guess!!

Alex Trebek would throw you off the show!

Opening Day....10 days away.

Ozzie losers....Enjoy the following...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6tiHb5uxtw&feature=related

Marty

Twoallbeefpattiesspecialsaucelettucecheesepicklesonions....in a Wrap?

Had the new Big Mac Wrap in Indiana a few weeks ago.....OK....so I had two.
Makes it easier to talk on my phone.....drive 65mph with my knees and eat at the same time.
Coming soon to a McDonald's near you!

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-biz-mcdonalds-snack-wrap-mac-mcd-march18,0,1549065.story

Marty

Song of the week.......

Rosalia De Souza.....

Born in Rio.....lives in Italy....Portugatalian?

Don't know what she's singing.....but I'm diggin' it.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=51752707

Marty

Trivia Tuesday......

Who is this good looking gentleman?

First email to unobuckeroo@aol.com wins the Grand Prize!!

Hints...

He likes cars from the 50's....attended a Jesuit High School....good basketball and baseball player.

Good Luck!

Marty

The McAvoy Girls do the "Jersey Boys"!!

Spent Sunday afternoon at The Jersey Boys Musical.

My expectations were met and then some.....better story line than "just" a musical.

I would recommend.....

5 Buds out of 6.

Marty

VOTE early.....VOTE often!!

Obviously......

Uncle Timmy is keeping something from the rest of the family.

RoadKill sources have discovered that he is running for the 1st Ward Alderman position in Lockport. Calls left at the McNally for Alderman Headquarters were not returned.

A possible move back to Lockport?

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Developing......

Marty

Booiiinnnnngggggg!

Spring has sprung in Lockport......

Green grass.....crocus popping right on schedule.

Marty

We have a winner.....

GEORGE CARLIN

NANCY MCNALLY......was in with the "first" correct answer to this past Tuesday's Trivia contest. Obviously a big "That Girl!" fan......

Her Grand Prize will be arrriving shortly.....thanks to all for playing!!

And if your answer was "Jerry Lewis".....keep it to yourself next time!

Marty

Before there was "Internet"......

..........citizens of Kentland, Indiana had to walk to their watertower when they forgot their zipcode.

Marty

I'm a loooooosssseerrrrrrr.......

Hope you had better luck in the St. Pat's Sweepstakes than I did.....came close but no dough!
Several folks did though and I hope you were one!

Check your numbers....(I take a 10% finders fee if you win)
http://www.illinoislottery.com/Raffle/Winners.aspx

Back to reality......Bay City, Michigan.

Marty

Trivia Tuesday......

This weeks trivia.... WHO AM I?

You know the drill......

first correct guess to unobuckeroo@aol.com wins the GRAND PRIZE!!

Hint..

He had his own TV show.....also has appeared...Simpsons/Saturday Night Live & That Girl!

Marty

PS.....

St. Patrick's Day Millionaire Raffle Sweepstakes numbers will be pulled tonight on WGN-TV during the halftime of the Chicago Bulls Game.

Good Luck!

Song of the week.......

Give me that Phish!

http://blog.cheesymeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/gimmefish-long.mp3

Also available as a ringtone for your phone.....if you need the link....let me know.

Marty

Weeeee'rrreeeee tttthhhheee Southside Irish.....

Happy "Southside" St. Pat's Day.....

We spent most of Sat at the Kerry Piper in Willowbrook.....and didn't get arrested.

Great little find off of 55 & 83....and only 15 minutes from home.

Plenty of entertainment....but we realized that there are only about 6 good Irish songs and eveything else is really Country/Western or Folk....

Other than "GREEN alligators".....is the UNICORN SONG really Irish!?

Heard....."Southside Irish" and "Whiskey in the Jar" ....more times than I had beer!!

Which by the way.......was too many!

Southside Trivia.....

"We're The Southside Irish" was penned by Terry McEldowney who lived 2 blocks from our old house at the end of Kildare with his Mom....formerly of Little Flower and had some Uncle Jim connections. I was his favorite paperboy back in the day.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Side_Irish#South_Side_Irish_Song

Also.....I always thought that any more than one Bagpipin' song was one too many......

but the Emerald Society put on a pretty incredible show.....

I booked them for my funeral.

http://www.welcome.to/illemerald

Check out these original 79th street Southside Irish Parade pics in front of Leo H.S.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezWwmRFyctY

Picture is.....4 chicks "with" a green beard!

Yes the beard was real.

Marty

Nickel & Pounds.....

Recently....all of the remaining 815 Woolworth stores in England closed.

This former Woolies Store Manager took things into her own hands and reopened the store and named it "Wellworths"!!
No one there left to sue her...so I think she'll be OK.

Still several hundred Woolworth grocery stores in Australia though.....no connection to the original though.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/4971816/Former-Woolworths-manager-reopens-closed-store-as-Wellworths.html


Marty

It's not easy being green.....

Happy St. Pat's weekend to you!

I will be spending most of Saturday at the Kerry Piper in Willowbrook with my lovely bride and some neighbors.....if you have no friends and care for (1) free Green Beer.....cut out this coupon and come find me.

http://www.kerrypiper.com/

Cool timelapsed movie of how the Chicago River gets dyed green....and will save you a trip downtown.

http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-4294#

No winners of this past Tuesday's Trivia Contest....great knowing that I come from a family of losers. Play again next week!!

Disneyland 1962: Mayor Richard J Daley with his two sons Bill and John.

(No Richie M Daley in the picture.....I will enjoy the Grand Prize this week thank-you!)

Be careful out there!

Marty

Calling (out) your Congressman!!

As we get down to a month or so before my favorite day....April 15th.

Take a minute to enjoy seeing where your tax dollars are going!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdtFWCrCh0s

Marty

I'm with stupid----->

Saw this t-shirt on a guy today.....it took me a minute.... good Derby shirt!
And I thought my 70's "I'm with Stupid---->" t-shirt was so cutting edge!


Marty

Trivia Tuesday!!

This weeks trivia......

Name all 3 occupants of Dumbo!!
(Click on picture for larger image)

I need first and last names.....
(Really.......Who wears a suit & tie to Disneyland?)
Post your guess in the "comments" section below.....or email me at unobuckeroo@aol.com.
First correct guess WINS!!

Hint... I am surprised that they are riding in an "elephant"
mmmmmmmmmmm.........??

Marty

What's all the "Hoopla Doopla" about?

Looking to save some cash in this Economy?

If you shop online....you need to check out HooplaDoopla.com
http://www.hoopladoopla.com/

This site allows you to connect with several Retail/Service websites....and pays you a % back on your purchase every quarter. You sign up FREE for your own account....then go shopping

• Major Retailers.....Wal*Mart/K-Mart/Best Buy/Target/several others!!
• http://www.hoopladoopla.com/companylist.php
• Daily/Weekly specials are extra incentive...
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• No annual fees....

You receive a check back to you........ paid every quarter.....or to your PayPal account.

Start shopping!!

P.S. Only 84,000 St Pat's Sweepstakes Lotto tickets left.....they'll be gone by Wed.

Somebody's gotta win!

Marty

Is it live.....??

Good reason NOT to buy your kid a Computer Cam....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vASd3QGn8eo

HA!!

Marty

Song of the week......

Heading home from Nashville this week.....I stopped and picked up a couple of CD's for the ride home. My favorite was Stevie Wonder's "The Definitive Collection". So when you are out this weekend at WalMart or Target....it is probably the best 10-12 dollars that you can spend....over 20+ Stevie Favorites!

My favorite song off of the album is "Master Blaster"....and it was blasted for most of the ride home. Give it a listen.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv_wZQJYlo0

and my second favorite.....is "Superstition"
Check out Stevie on Sesame Street from 1972.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ul7X5js1vE

Also....check out Stevie and Grover ......"high on weed"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8lUnI35Sd8&feature=related

Marty

We have a winner.....

Congratulations to Sharon McNally who had the correct answer to Tuesday's Trivia.....
Drew Carey.
Your Grand Prize will be arriving soon.

Speaking of contests.....
I am recommending the Illinois Lottery's St. Patrick's Day Millionaire Raffle.
http://www.illinoislottery.com/Raffle/Inquiries.htm

$20 a ticket....only 500,000 tickets sold....there are only 157,811 tickets left...then they're gone.
(4) $1,000,000 winners....1/125,000 odds
(Odds not this good because I have one of the winning tickets)
(5) $100,000 winners.......1/100,000 odds
(500) $1,000 winners.......1/1000 odds

I don't recommend gambling.....but by "Lotto" standards......pretty good odds!

Marty

Vacation on a budget......

Thought this was interesting....

1. Go buy a plane ticket to anywhere in the world...
2. http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/
3. Make sure to check the "Fare of the Day" link....

Now .....where are you going to stay?

Easy.....Someone else's "couch" for FREE!!

Yes it is called "Couch Surfing"

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/holiday_type/gap_travel/article1622344.ece

http://www.couchsurfing.com/

A pretty cool social phenom that is picking up steam all over the world....and maybe even in your backyard. Neat ratings system and reference guides.

From Lockport to London....from Plainfield to Pakistan....from Vernon Hills to Beloit......

You too can go anywhere in the world for free!! No more timeshare presentations....No more concierge...No more travel agent.

(Tim....check out Mazatlan and let me know who you want to stay with)

Just come back in one piece.

Marty

Boy named Sue....

Here in Hendersonville, TN....home of the late Johnny Cash... for a one-day meeting.


My hotel is across the street from Johnny's old house ....which I drove by again tonight. It is now owned by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees fame.


Thanks to Google Earth.....for all you stalkers out there.



http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=613301&site_id=1#import



It burned down right after Barry bought it a few years ago (2+ mil)...and is in the process of rebuilding. Roy Orbison used to live across the street at one time....reminds me of an older Oak Lawn neighborhood...except it is on a real cool lake with way cooler neighbors.




Picture of Johnny............apparently he was #1 that week!!



Marty

Trivia Tuesdays......

Yes...

Tuesdays will be Trivia day...

(only because it is difficult to come up with a topic EVERY day)

I will try to keep this contest "Google-proof"

Answers will be posted on Fridays which will give you all time to respond in the "comments" section below for a chance at the Grand Prize!!

Today's trivia.....

Whose Marine picture is posted above?

(Click on Picture for a better view.)

Hint...."Show biz"

I am heading to Nashville....

Marty

On the road again....

Now that Spring is in the air.....

I am in the market for a new bicycle.

After a week in Mexico...my scale tells me that I have a few Margaritas to lose.

The Schwinn 10 speed that I bought in 1984 has seen better days and I can not seem to find tires for it. Kind of funny that my 1984 Schwinn cost more than the Schwinn that I saw at Target on Sunday.

Must be the difference between U.S. made and the Target "El Schwinno"

Although I did run across this electric version that is hand-made in California for only $6,500 and some change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQYIxXLe1us

Pretty cool, but takes away from my exercise goal.

Picture is.....The Electric Beach Crusier from Marrs Cycles

Marty

Cat in a Target Shirt.....

So.......

I don't think that this was in Erin's Job Description when she started at Target a few years back....but the guy who was supposed to be the "Cat" backed out today and Erin "volunteered" for a few hours keeping the kiddies happy.

(Volunteered=the costume fit her)

I think that if it was up to Erin....she would do this every Sunday in order to avoid the Customer Service counter.

No reports of the "Cat" kicking any kids.....

Photos are.....

Hard to tell the difference between the two Cats?

Notice Molly & Katie behind the Target Cat.....very unimpressed.

Marty